Tires, Tires
11-20-2005, 09:25 AM
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Tires, Tires
Are the prices in this web site Ok. I'm looking to buy new tires for the G rims and don't want to spend a fortune on them....... I know I should have posted this one in the other forum but...
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It is also strange that this place doesn't show the 240-40-18 I need.. will call tomorrow,
I'm editing my stupidity on selecting the "240" to "235"
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...35&ar=40&rd=18
......!!!!!!!! It is also strange that this place doesn't show the 240-40-18 I need.. will call tomorrow,
I'm editing my stupidity on selecting the "240" to "235"
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...35&ar=40&rd=18
11-20-2005, 09:35 AM
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go to www.edgeracing.com, that's where I get all my tires....cheap, fast shipping, good service.
11-20-2005, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by MaximaPolak
I don't think tires come in 0 sizes. I alway thought it was in incraments of 5.
You eather need a 245-40-18 or a 235-40-18.
You eather need a 245-40-18 or a 235-40-18.
Lontar, you need 235/40/18 for the G rims....that is the best size to use (and is what I use).....no such thing as a 240 width
to myself 
11-20-2005, 10:32 AM
#7
I have 235/40/18s and they are mastercraft avenger ZHP's. They aren't loud on the road and they are pretty cheap. I think my Dad got them at lke 120 per tire or something like that. But he gets wholesale prices, but I think he said they were under 200 a tire or something. Oh yea I have the G rims too.
11-20-2005, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
Proxes 4....I've been VERY happy with mine. They're very quiet, although theyve gotten a bit louder as they've worn past the 50% point....
Good ride, excellent road grip
Good ride, excellent road grip
11-20-2005, 10:51 AM
#11
Falken st115... This I can chime in on.
1) They are very quiet for high performance but also rated at 360(?) treadwear, they tend to wear out more like 280.
2) They have stiff sidewalls which means you feel more cracks on the road but allow you to take more aggressive cornering.
3) Cuts through puddles!
4) Excellent dry and wet traction
1) They are very quiet for high performance but also rated at 360(?) treadwear, they tend to wear out more like 280.
2) They have stiff sidewalls which means you feel more cracks on the road but allow you to take more aggressive cornering.
3) Cuts through puddles!
4) Excellent dry and wet traction
11-20-2005, 11:52 AM
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157 per tire....they are really nice and sticky.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....1=yes&place=14
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....1=yes&place=14
11-20-2005, 12:31 PM
#15
Falken ZX512-V here. Terrific tires. Wet traction is just downright beautiful. They didn't break ONCE during the 11 day rain strom NY had over a month ago. I was confidently driving 60-65 on NYC's sh*tty highways all throughout the rain. Dry grip is awesome too. Oh and snow traction is pretty solid, as well.
11-20-2005, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by makdaddy386
rockin falkens as well...512's...they have a softer sidewall but a great overall tire as far as performance v. price ($105) still plenty of fun to drive on w/ awesome traction wet or dry
Originally Posted by NYPD-Arnold
Falken ZX512-V here. Terrific tires. Wet traction is just downright beautiful. They didn't break ONCE during the 11 day rain strom NY had over a month ago. I was confidently driving 60-65 on NYC's sh*tty highways all throughout the rain. Dry grip is awesome too. Oh and snow traction is pretty solid, as well.
awesome tire
11-20-2005, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by makdaddy386
Kuhmo's are supposedly alright for traction but expect to buy tires every 6 months from the reviews that ive read. can't say for certain though, ive never driven em. just my 2 cents.
11-20-2005, 04:21 PM
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Dunlop!! Dunlop!! They are loud as hell after about 5k don't last worth a damn, and are sticky as hell, but they grip like no other. My Dad has the Falkens and loves them. They are not the quietest tyres out their but have good grip and life. Any one else have Dunlop SP Sports?
11-20-2005, 10:38 PM
#22
For G/Z rims there is only ONE tire that is more recomended by the owners of those cars- AVON, TireRack sells them. I had them on my Q45 shortly and they where awesome tires. When its time to get new skins for my new wheels, I will look into AVON tires- quiet as a sin, good traction and rain tires ! But my top tire would be the new Falken Azenis ST615s they offer traction of a R-compound tire, but are DOT approved Street tires.
11-21-2005, 01:26 AM
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for Avon tyres. Very quiet with good dry/wet traction. Very happy with my purchase (from TireRack). I have not had a chance to try them out in the snow yet, but I'm sure everything is better compared to Potenzas. On a side note, they are not the most aggressive looking tread pattern, if that is your sort of thing, but the performance and price outweigh the looks imho. Any of these tires posted here should do you well. Just do the most research you can and read as many reviews (tech and customer) as possible before buying.
11-21-2005, 05:51 AM
#24
Originally Posted by irish44j
go to www.edgeracing.com, that's where I get all my tires....cheap, fast shipping, good service.
11-21-2005, 06:16 PM
#26
Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
For G/Z rims there is only ONE tire that is more recomended by the owners of those cars- AVON, TireRack sells them. I had them on my Q45 shortly and they where awesome tires. When its time to get new skins for my new wheels, I will look into AVON tires- quiet as a sin, good traction and rain tires ! But my top tire would be the new Falken Azenis ST615s they offer traction of a R-compound tire, but are DOT approved Street tires.
11-21-2005, 06:19 PM
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BTW, I have had the Falken 512's.. ..a good tire and a great price. That said, the Proxes 4 compare better:
- same great wet/dry grip
- just a bit more expensive
- don't wear quite as fast
- a bit quieter
- stiffer sidewalls = better handling
I had 2 sets of 512's before my Proxes, so I know what I'm talking about
- same great wet/dry grip
- just a bit more expensive
- don't wear quite as fast
- a bit quieter
- stiffer sidewalls = better handling
I had 2 sets of 512's before my Proxes, so I know what I'm talking about
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